About Us

St. Paul at a Glance

St. Paul School is located in Valley Cottage, New York. We are a highly recognized Catholic elementary school serving students in grades PreK to 8. For over 50 years, we have been guiding our students on their journey to maturity, intellectual independence and spiritual fulfillment. We offer:

Half-Day and Full-Day PreK 3 and 4 Options

Half-Day Universal PreK

Full-Day Kindergarten

Before School Care

After School Care

AdvancED Accredited

State-of-the-Art Media Center and Classrooms

Library, Computer, Science and Math Labs

11-acre campus

Multiple Enrichment and Community Outreach Opportunities

Active Catholic School Community

Mission Statement

The mission of St. Paul School is to guide students on their journey to maturity, intellectual independence and spiritual fulfillment. We plan to accomplish this by creating a climate of possibility, within a highly functioning scholastic and religious program, that will contribute to and challenge our students’ academic rigor and Catholic identity required to live in this world with wisdom and integrity.

Philosophy

Since its founding by the Dominican Sisters of Sparkill in 1961, the St. Paul Catholic elementary school of Valley Cottage has been serving students of Rockland County for over 50 years. The school aims to provide a supportive student environment designed to stimulate sound judgment, critical thinking, acquisition of knowledge and thoughtful formulation of worthy goals based on Catholic moral and ethical principles.